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Tag: Henrik Eger

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Henrik Eger’s Memorial Service

Christopher Munden January 19, 2021 2 Comments

A virtual memorial service held on Sunday, January 17, 2021, for Dr. Henrik Eger, who died January 3, 2021, at the age of 79.

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Henrik Eger
Features

Henrik Eger, 1941–2021

Christopher Munden January 11, 2021 10 Comments

The performing arts lost a vocal supporter and the world lost a vibrant presence last weekend. Editor-at-Large Henrik Eger died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, after being admitted to hospital for a heart condition several days earlier. He was 79.

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Music Reviews

Holiday Concerts in Review: 6 shows that went on despite the pandemic

Henrik Eger December 31, 2020 2 Comments

Some of the most beloved choruses and orchestras in the Philadelphia area became creative in entertaining audiences in safe and often unexpected ways via virtual holiday performances. 

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Literature

From Doom & Gloom to a New Year’s Resolution: Book review of THE GLOBAL KINDNESS REVOLUTION by Judith Trustone

Tina Gill December 24, 2020 3 Comments

In letting go of my fear of opening up and reaching out, listening and sharing with others, I hope to become more aware and experience the holidays in quiet ways,

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Dance Fringe Festival Interviews Theater

A Period of Drastic Change and Reordering: Interview with THE WAY OUT artists and performers.

Henrik Eger September 28, 2020 No Comments

Driving by in cars like a slow-moving funeral procession, we get new perspectives from an all-female cast 

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Features Interviews Theater

Bringing Shakespeare to Life: Interview with director Matt Pfeiffer about SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (People’s Light)

Henrik Eger March 10, 2020 No Comments

Matt Pfeiffer talks love of Shakespeare and SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE

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Features Interviews Theater

Excess of imagination and amazing muscle memory in POPCORN FALLS: Interview with multiple-role actors Luke Bradt and Dan Olmstead

Henrik Eger March 9, 2020 2 Comments

“What I like most about POPCORN FALLS is that there is a real heart to it.”

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Features Film

Snacking on Free International Films 24/7—but hurry!

Henrik Eger February 27, 2020 No Comments

Films from around the world are broadcast free of charge in Philadelphia by MHz Worldview on WPPT

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Features Interviews Theater

What’s going on behind the scenes?: Interview with Bernard Havard on working with his creative team at the Walnut Street Theatre

Henrik Eger February 20, 2020 No Comments

Bernard Havard shares his experiences with his creative team for A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE by Oscar Wilde: 

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Features Interviews Theater

As if Oscar Wilde himself had arrived on the Walnut stage: Interview with Bernard Havard on casting and working with his actors

Henrik Eger February 18, 2020 No Comments

Part 2 of Henrik Eger’s interview with Walnut Theatre head Bernard Havard

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Risks can lead to financial loss: Interview with Bernard Havard on A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE at the Walnut Street Theatre

Henrik Eger February 17, 2020 No Comments

Bernard Havard discusses the risks of running a theater as few producers and directors would be willing to

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Features Interviews Theater

Talking to the Roosevelts: Interview with Eleanor, Franklin, and Sara from the cast of ELEANOR at Media Theatre

Henrik Eger February 6, 2020 No Comments

Henrik Eger spoke to the actors about their roles and the real-life characters behind them.

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Theater

Remembering Philadelphia’s Beloved Broadway Star: Ann Crumb, the down-to-earth diva from Media

Henrik Eger December 28, 2019 5 Comments

Media Theatre hosts a memorial service for Ann Crumb, December 29

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Features Theater

An Irish Masterpiece Still Shocking: Considering Synge’s PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD

Henrik Eger October 17, 2019 No Comments

An extended consideration of the new Synge production from Mount Airy’s Quintessence Theatre.

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Philadelphia theater through the eyes of J. Cooper Robb, Part 2: 2004

Henrik Eger September 2, 2019 No Comments

Revisiting Philly theater history through the eyes of one of its finest critics.

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Philadelphia Theater through the eyes of J. Cooper Robb, Part 1: 2002–2003

Henrik Eger August 31, 2019 No Comments

Remembering Philadelphia theater history through the eyes of a venerable theater reviewer.

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Features Theater

Presenting stronger new dramas by overcoming “premieritis”

Henrik Eger July 19, 2019 No Comments

The “one-and-done” premiere problem and filling more theaters through “rolling WORLD premieres”

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Features Interviews Theater

Up and Over the Rainbow: The Impact of Judy Garland on the work of Tyler Houchins

Henrik Eger June 14, 2019 1 Comment

From being bullied to falling in love with Judy Garland. Tyler Houchins takes us down the yellow brick road.

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Between chaos and quiet passion: Interview with Robert Jason Jackson as KING LEAR (Quintessence)

Henrik Eger April 8, 2019 No Comments

Henrik Eger interviews the star of Quintessence’s KING LEAR

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Reviews Theater

JOHNNY DEPP (Val Dunn & Jenna Kuerzi): A Valentine date with late-stage capitalism

Henrik Eger February 16, 2019 3 Comments

I didn’t dare to tell anyone what “Depp” means to German-speakers, as I didn’t want to spoil the most unusual Valentine’s date I had in…

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